Is platinum better than white gold?
The short answer is, "that depends". For simplicity, we will compare Platinum?Ruthenium to Standard White Gold. Then you can decide!
Platinum Pro's:
- Durable: Over time it does not wear down significantly
- Dense: 1.75X heavier than Gold
- Hypo Allergenic: Alloys do not corrode
- Malleable: Pits & scratches can be burnished (form of polishing)
- Color: Remains white-grey without rhodium plating
Platinum Con's:
- Expensive: Costs approximately 4x the price 14k white gold
- Scratching: Everyday wear and tear causes "dull" scratches
- Maintenance: General maintenance, such as ring sizing, is expensive
White Gold Pro's:
- Affordable: Costs approximately 25% to 35% less than Platinum
- Good Wear: Everyday wear and tear causes scratching, but scratches are bright and not dull, making them less noticeable
- Maintenance: Affordable general maintenance, ring sizing, and repair
White Gold Con's:
- Discoloration: White gold is "off white" in color. Requires frequent polishing and rhodium plating
- Corrosive: Gold is not corrosive, but the nickel alloy (whitening agent) is corrosive. Over time, prongs & shanks wear down, become brittle and break. Requires frequent jewelry check-ups, cleaning, stone tightening, and prong re-tipping
- Thinning: White gold wears down over time. Shanks become thin, causing sharp edges. Prongs wear down requiring re-tipping
Please note: We provide FREE maintenance for all jewelry we craft.
